If military personnel has the opportunity to ordain as a monk, what appropriate topics of the Buddhist teachings should they be taught? And what kinds of merit will those who sponsor the ordination ceremony gain?
O devas of Pha Dam! Be my witness. I, wearer of these saffron robes, the banner of the enlightened Arahants, plant this banner of war here in my heart, the banner of the Supreme Dhamma that is free from cruelty
The virtuous life of the Great Master Phramongkolthepmuni (Sodh Candasaro), or Luang Pu Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, was exemplary from the beginning, in the middle and at the end.
In his new life as a monk, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo was very disciplined in the monastic codes of conduct and studied in the Lord Buddha’s Teachings.
Join the historic ordination ceremony of 500 Nepali novices in Lumbini, marking a significant collaboration between Thailand and Nepal to promote Buddhism.
Respect means becoming aware of others’ virtue and truth, honouring their good deeds and appropriately expressing sincerity with modesty and courteousness whether or not you are in their presence
Wind back 45 years to 27th August 2512 B.E., in the ubosotha (chapel) of Wat Paknam Bhasichareon, and we see a great kalyanamitta who has resolutely decided to ordain and devote his entire life to Buddhism.
The Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta is one of the most important teachings for Buddhists to know. It is so important because it acts like a master-plan for all the subsequent teachings on Buddhism given during the Buddha’s lifetime
Buddhism is unique in teaching a way to overcome suffering, with its aim definitively to liberate oneself from the Cycle of Existence [vadda-samsara] thereby attaining the highest eternal happiness
The 38 Ways to Happiness. The Third Group of Blessings. Blessing Seven : Artfulness in Knowledge
